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as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
Experiences such as the exhilaration of standing on a mountain peak, the sensory delight of walking along a sandy beach or the intellectual stimulation of immersing oneself in diverse cultural and historical city centers can offer profound personal value.
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Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
There’s that wonderful exhilaration of being invited into a movie with a great director, great cast, great script and the euphoria of being asked to play in the company as an artist.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
That exhilaration comes from one more character, the military man Larry (Samuel Ademola).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Dana Dunne, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
There’s that wonderful exhilaration of being invited into a movie with a great director, great cast, great script and the euphoria of being asked to play in the company as an artist.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
That exhilaration comes from one more character, the military man Larry (Samuel Ademola).
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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These toys have become hugely popular worldwide, with people collecting, reselling, and getting a real thrill just from the unboxing experience.—
Zoriana Zahorodnia,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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This tree house style trades at-home frills for the thrills of nature.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Aug. 2025
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Cannabis is currently listed in Schedule I of the CSA, along with other substances like heroin, ecstasy, and LSD.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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My hands smeared in gore, eyes alight with frenzied ecstasy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The Dolphins challenged for the league-worst the last couple of years, so the opening three Chicago kicks mattered.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Aug. 2025
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Marion earned preseason first-team honors as a kick returner by Sporting News, Phil Steele, Walter Camp and Athlon.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The moments of joy and lightness are interspersed with shots of Williams in deep contemplation.—
Audrey Gibbs,
The Tennessean,
7 Aug. 2025
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That state, known as flow, brings a quiet joy that lingers long after a trip ends.—
Sarah Groen,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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His shock turns to elation, and then the wheels start spinning.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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From exasperation and anguish to elation and relief.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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The special, filmed at The Majestic theater in Dallas, Texas, finds Cristela in pursuit of happiness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
19 Aug. 2025
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The duo enjoys seeing the faces of excitement, happiness, shock, and eagerness from their customers, too.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The force and speed of the S&P 500’s rally underscored just how swiftly risk sentiment can turn from caution to euphoria, and reminded us never to underestimate the animal spirits driving this market.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The dance is shot like a climax, edited to a staccato rhythm of sweat and euphoria.—
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arkansasonline.com,
10 July 2025
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Once victorious, Zeus condemned his vanquished opponents, notably Atlas, who was forced to carry the burden of the heavens, for eternity.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The air smelled of sea salt, cinnamon and tropical fruit, as if God had spilled sunscreen from the heavens during application.—
Marlise Kast-Myers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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